Saint-Di (SANCTI DEODATI) Diocese comprising the Department of the Vosges. Suppressed by the Concordat of 1802 and then included in the Diocese of Nancy, it was re-established nominally by the Concordat of 1817, and in fact by a papal Bull of 6 October, 1822, and a royal ordinance of 13 January, 1823, as a suffragan … Continue reading “Saint-Dié”
Saint-Denis, Abbey of
Saint-Denis, Abbey of The Abbey of Saint-Denis is situated in a small town to which it has given its name, about four miles north of Paris. St-Denis (Dionysius), the first bishop of Paris and his companions martyred in 270, were buried here and the small chapel built over the spot became a famous place of … Continue reading “Saint-Denis, Abbey of”
Saint-Denis Abbey
Saint-Denis Abbey Near Paris, France. Founded in 630 by King Dagobert for Benedictine monks. Possesses the shrine of Saint Denis, became one of the richest and most important abbeys in France. Suger, thirty- sixth abbot, was perhaps the most famous among them. The present building was begun in 1140. In 1633 it was united to … Continue reading “Saint-Denis Abbey”
Saint Denis
Saint-Denis Diocese erected in 1850 as suffragan of Bordeaux, includes the Island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean about 350 miles cast of Madagascar. This island is 1000 sq. miles in area, and was discovered by the Portuguese, 8 February, 1513; it was originally called Sancta Appollonia, and later changed to Mascareigne from the name … Continue reading “Saint Denis”
Saint David’s, Wales, diocese of
Saint David’s, Wales, diocese of Founded by Saint David of Wales. From the 7th to the 11th centuries it asserted metropolitan jurisdiction over South Wales, the town, a celebrated place of pilgrimage, being the leading religious center of Wales for upwards of 1000 years. The diocese eventually came under the episcopal jurisdiction of Canterbury. It … Continue reading “Saint David’s, Wales, diocese of”
Saint David’s Home
Saint David’s Home Ealing, London. Occupies a unique place in the charitable institutions of England, being specially devoted to the care of soldiers and sailors permanently and totally disabled in World War I. The home owes its foundation to Lady Anne Kerr, O.B.E., with whom, among others, but in a more practical manner, was associated … Continue reading “Saint David’s Home”
Saint-Cyran, Abbe de
Saint-Cyran, Abbe de Title in commendam of Jean Duvergier de Haubanne. Born in Bayonne, France in 1581; died in Paris, France in 1643. He was a life-long friend of Cornelius Jansen, the author of the Augustinus, and with him planned to introduce innovations in the dogmas and moral practises of the Church. He led many … Continue reading “Saint-Cyran, Abbe de”
Saint Cyran
Saint Cyran SEE DUVERGIER. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Saint-Cosme, Jean-Franccedil;ois Buisson de
Saint-Cosme, Jean-Franccedil;ois Buisson de (Or JEAN-FRANÇOIS BISSON DE SAINT-COSME) Born in Quebec, Canada, February, 1667; killed, 1707. Entering the Séminaire des Missions Etrangères of Quebec, he was ordained in 1690 and after serving for a time at Minas, Nova Scotia (then Acadia), was assigned to the western mission. He laboured for a time at the … Continue reading “Saint-Cosme, Jean-Franccedil;ois Buisson de”
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, diocese of
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, diocese of Founded on 12 February 1875 as the Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Minnesota. Elevated on 22 September 1889 to the diocese of Saint Cloud. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Saint Cloud patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary